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Councilmember Berkley moved to authorize the promotion; Councilmember Weiss seconded. Council offered brief congratulatory remarks and the motion passed 8-0. No additional personnel details or compensation changes were discussed at the meeting.

Council members applauded Mark and noted the promotion was the subject of an executive session earlier in the evening that had included personnel matters. The action on the public record was a formal authorization of the promotion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 13, 2025 – Borough Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council unanimously authorized the promotion of Sergeant Pat Mark to lieutenant.","taxTitle","Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71496,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056333,"Council approves Certificate of Appropriateness for 100 Bridge St., specifies Option 2",111,1425000,1536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3310486-3f65d37dd51cab78c01b13d764069ce7&start=1425&end=1536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3310486-3f65d37dd51cab78c01b13d764069ce7/thumbnail_1425000.jpg","/articles/6056333/Phoenixville/Chester-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-Certificate-of-Appropriateness-for-100-Bridge-St-specifies-Option-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056333-c5b9e1b4f3f0f181d4e6300b5c51c9dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552586&Signature=EpgQlD3Zt6T-xBDmI42TvUIjhDMi-LmRI~OOJQrdKX1tBAnrIisr79AbCnnmjgLTrzrh~nW7JBazlHNX7h56H2HdETvGnuKYnZ2LgeSxzDorNIg980Nm3SXwxOyvfjEeAoBAC~h4BBUqOehmHVyE6GtCL0RDPiPluGlRK~UQtsa8lAwG6s3bbvb0wO539RAqZwfmhMCzoBsghxbqB7Zpqe2kxGYq9bcfXfi5tBSkgPfc9PlKYr51Fx~kjkKFmmQKaUp~y8tUbhPvJLyGQHzsZCmfO9NPIP3dvL8SlhFHx4haxsMzc2Yxt4S19K8Nf6AQtTGwAa6c~4HElE~ccQJidg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Phoenixville Borough Council approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for work at 100 Bridge Street and amended the motion on the floor to specify Option 2 of the applicant's submittal (application no. 25-00635).

Councilmember Dugan moved to approve the certificate, and the motion was seconded. The council discussed that this approval was not a routine consent-item and that the Historical Architectural Review Board / HARB had worked with the applicant. Councilmember Kirchner moved to amend the motion to specify Option 2 in the action memo and to note the application number; the amendment was seconded and adopted. Council then approved the amended motion unanimously, 8-0.

A council member noted the work is not highly visible and that HARB had collaborated with the applicant; the applicant was present at the meeting for questions. Council did not discuss detailed construction specifications at the meeting beyond referencing the action memo and Option 2 as the selected alternative.","Council approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for renovations at 100 Bridge Street and amended the motion to specify application Option 2 (application 25-00635).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056338,"Council accepts easements and dedications for Bridge–Star intersection improvements at 101 Bridge St.",123,1315000,1438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3310486-3f65d37dd51cab78c01b13d764069ce7&start=1315&end=1438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3310486-3f65d37dd51cab78c01b13d764069ce7/thumbnail_1315000.jpg","/articles/6056338/Phoenixville/Chester-County/Pennsylvania/Council-accepts-easements-and-dedications-for-BridgeStar-intersection-improvements-at-101-Bridge-St","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056338-c7d3e9e709946af48d53e550ae33e0aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552586&Signature=kOsw81HlWu1ZlZ1ZR2CHQ6d36UEBSpox6uw2Rlf8nZstWC~6lDjjVo9UP8Y0fDxcxiuWNsPZPICb6Zi4jfGdKVfFJlZmoP5F7myFBtnVuwnSQ82U9hwZoGizMKHSyh8jgN1JPVk7rZIo-Pt0Z1lWMA-0YnZ7BmOsoJRk0UBYNbhc30bngKMBKKWv2bHntmwBXeA99dWyzrhUcjndlt0dDPcvcb7sHzH6BMZajcT83COjSsmn2cY5Qv69rgBjHqePDnf8B~4p~9RqtAIugCnEJRYToJUD7fxNy519xtSZsllrG5CA-HY-koYxW9Rbrc4ZTsq8oepYH9-m11fXLzt5cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Phoenixville Borough Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution authorizing acceptance of property interests needed to complete intersection improvements at Bridge and Star streets, including a permanent traffic-signal easement and dedications of portions of Star Street and Ashland Street from the property at 101 Bridge Street (Chester County UPI 15-9-157).

The resolution, adopted 8-0, authorizes acceptance of the permanent traffic-signal easement, deeds of dedication for Star Street and Ashland Street, and reimbursement of the property owner's attorney fees. It further contemplates potential future management of a nearby parking lot by the borough as part of the agreement. The council record shows the motion passed without amendment.

A borough staff presenter summarized that the 101 Bridge Street property was the final parcel for which the borough requested property rights to complete planned intersection improvements; the agreement mirrors similar easements accepted from other adjacent property owners in prior months. The staff presenter said the borough will reimburse the owner's attorney fees and may consider future management of the owner's parking lot as part of the overall project agreement.

Council took the action as part of a broader project to improve traffic control and pedestrian access at the Bridge and Star Street intersection. No vote counts beyond the unanimous approval were entered into the meeting record, and staff did not present a timeline for construction at the meeting.","Council adopted a resolution accepting permanent traffic-signal easement, deeds of dedication for Star Street and Ashland Street, and reimbursement of attorney fees from the 101 Bridge Street property owner to enable intersection improvements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056343,"Phoenixville council approves $1.4 million wastewater odor-mitigation project; price rise tied to tariffs",136,2054000,2190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3310486-3f65d37dd51cab78c01b13d764069ce7&start=2054&end=2190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3310486-3f65d37dd51cab78c01b13d764069ce7/thumbnail_2054000.jpg","/articles/6056343/Phoenixville/Chester-County/Pennsylvania/Phoenixville-council-approves-14-million-wastewater-odor-mitigation-project-price-rise-tied-to-tariffs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056343-44ac0f7c94a0b1fd42571697ff8a5e97/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552586&Signature=WLEj-I0Ck8mm~8zKdhcpdO5N06XWakpTrkeYapEpXAeqebJvS5SSZwApq3LY4T5L-JIkdpuSis1kvscOzWQLk99GZ6vomawLhgB1P47mBRliyBS2Y6NUSbLP-A12WAG1m~oFZQi3P37pX-XHkqv5EOOXTcNdM91OK3tbhwoEAe471a5NUJlotzHq0dcwPJjPsKcLI-HNxZed4kX~afXB2qlDITdAiwc0~kUt8UlmTEQhfDlehfq-pdneZVH3aKD774VsUE5THj5G6Rwqv9ycnHLdCSlpWaCn0lAA4eREFpA9CPHzNO6AAEdu0gq09sK4xanbZOtNGwT2fPCV5Na3Iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Phoenixville Borough Council on Tuesday approved a budget increase to fund odor-mitigation upgrades at the borough wastewater treatment plant and authorized the engagement of Keystone Engineering Group for design and installation services.

Council approved, 8-0, a motion to increase the wastewater fund restricted balance by $1,400,000 plus or minus 10% for water-treatment odor optimization and to accept the engagement of Keystone Engineering Group through the CoStar bidding program, subject to solicitor and manager review and council president approval. Councilmember Dugan moved the motion; Councilmember Weiss seconded.

During the finance presentation, a council member noted the finance packet showed $1,190,000. Borough staff explained subsequent vendor pricing updates increased the projected equipment price by about $120,000 because of tariffs, and staff estimated roughly $100,000 for design and engineering, taking the total to approximately $1.4 million. Staff said the council motion included a 10% contingency to cover additional potential changes; that contingency would cap authority under the motion at $1,540,000 in a worst-case scenario.

Staff identified the proposed product as the PXV NEO system (vendor NutriTech) and said they selected Keystone through the CoStar cooperative procurement vehicle to provide engineering design, equipment acquisition and installation services. The motion required solicitor and manager review and council president approval before bringing the PXV NEO system online.

Council members asked for the budget clarification during the meeting and were given the updated price rationale. Council did not amend the dollar amount on the floor; instead, members accepted staff's revised pricing and the added 10% contingency.

The council record shows the motion passed unanimously. Staff will move forward with contract review, procurement under the CoStar process, and coordination for equipment delivery and installation.","Council approved a budget increase up to $1,540,000 (1,400,000 ±10%) to install an odor-optimization system at the wastewater treatment plant, contracting Keystone Engineering and equipment from NutriTech; staff said tariffs and equipment costs increased since the finance packet.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056348,"Phoenixville council authorizes multiyear Constellation electricity contract after FERC rate change",220,725000,945000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3310486-3f65d37dd51cab78c01b13d764069ce7&start=725&end=945","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3310486-3f65d37dd51cab78c01b13d764069ce7/thumbnail_725000.jpg","/articles/6056348/Phoenixville/Chester-County/Pennsylvania/Phoenixville-council-authorizes-multiyear-Constellation-electricity-contract-after-FERC-rate-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056348-444364e5f51633d04182c255f58140ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552586&Signature=HiDUNcggciHvYR0WLEWc5BDaKHa67hCaq0zKEwj-v7LkJYhc8TtVl8E8zRyxncpguV5rvOoM5h0MfNs64HVxjTv8f4pRirywBsjDMiASfoduyyTWM-wkhpC2Ayy1XxbX-WGVwYcZ7p7SAyBHqjf6TD5l2r6AAGwaol8ngU4Np5~uOJgsJnzRZGMsidUDfd99hReeQ4k2CoqFiBLe6i4m95by44VItFEWdDyoyWXulfHhWjHf~oqD0vbv79Y6Yo7w2YCpHzlvTlm3gSCU3ihjkAx7SPCGjLHGYzpDpGXqhzfYdLXfzKGE9oFoQX9RA3YWn5MvnegHVqrzWHCvzdH1yg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Phoenixville Borough Council on Tuesday authorized borough staff to negotiate and execute a multiyear electricity-generation agreement with Constellation, after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a rate change the borough said could add roughly $18,000 to its electric costs for the remainder of 2025.

The authorization, approved 8-0, lets the solicitor, finance director and borough manager finalize a 3- to 5-year agreement that would take effect Dec. 31, 2025, and extend through 2030 if the borough secures that term. Councilmember White moved the motion and Councilmember Berkley seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

Council documents and staff comment framed the action as a response to a recent FERC decision that, according to borough staff, “overrides any contracts that we have as far as the borough is concerned and adds about or could add about $18,000 to the rest of the year for our electric,” and as an opportunity to lock in a competitive energy price now. Borough staff gave the energy portion of the proposed price as 0.07695 dollars per kilowatt-hour (about 7.695 cents), and noted the borough’s current contracted energy price is about 4.3 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Borough staff explained the electric bill has three components—transmission, distribution and energy—and the proposed number applies to the energy portion only. The staff presentation said Constellation offers mid- to high-7-cent-per-kilowatt-hour pricing to municipal customers, while some customers remaining on PECO’s default service are seeing rates between 9 and 11 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Council members also discussed the borough’s municipal solar installations. Borough staff said the borough currently generates roughly 20–30% of its electricity from on-site solar arrays and expects the recreation center and a future installation at the fire station to increase that share. “Currently, just so everybody knows, currently, we don't make enough electricity ... We're somewhere in the 20, 30 percentile,” borough staff said. Staff added that, if a municipal site produces excess generation, state rules allow the borough to apply excess production to other borough accounts within approximately a two-mile radius.

Council distinguished the formal action—authorization to negotiate and execute a renewal—from ongoing analysis: staff will evaluate contract lengths and price scenarios before final execution. The motion authorized council leadership and staff to take any actions necessary to enter into the renewal; no specific final term or executed contract was included in the motion record.

Council approved the authorization 8-0 and directed staff to proceed with final negotiations and execution procedures.

The council discussion preceded a June start to formal contract negotiations; the borough’s current generation contract expires at the end of 2025.","Council authorized staff to negotiate and execute a multiyear electric-generation contract with Constellation after a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission action increased rates; council cited rooftop and municipal solar as factors in selecting a proposed energy price.","actionData","errors"]

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